statutory instrument

American  

[stach-oo-tawr-ee in-struh-muhnt] / ˈstætʃ ʊˌtɔr i ˈɪn strə mənt /

noun

Government.

1. an order, regulation, rule, etc., in some members or former members of the Commonwealth of Nations that has the power of a law, made by a member of the government on their own authority rather than being passed through voting.

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Etymology

Origin of statutory instrument

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Conservative MP William Wragg said he was "in despair", adding: "The government is treating this House with utter contempt. Ninety minutes on a statutory instrument to fundamentally change the balance of human rights in this country is nothing short of a disgrace."

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Areas affected by the law change - brought about through a statutory instrument - include Cheshire, Lincolnshire, Liverpool, Devon, East Sussex.

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The regulations for the city were passed as a new statutory instrument easing lockdown for the rest of the country came into force on Friday.

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The changes to the English law were made through a statutory instrument - a type of legislation used to amend rules quickly without them needing to be scrutinised and debated in Parliament.

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He accused the government of issuing "ad-hoc notices online" and urged the Home Office to introduce a statutory instrument - a type of legislation - extending the visas of all NHS - and care workers - to September.

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